Section 75 (1.6L SOHC Engine): Struts-Torque: Adjustments: Adjustment

Fig 1: Engine Mounting - Brackets - Right Sid

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The upper and lower torque struts need to be adjusted together to assure proper engine positioning and engine mount loading. Whenever a torque strut bolt(s) is loosened, this procedure must be performed.

1. Loosen the upper (6) and lower torque strut (9) attaching bolt at the suspension crossmember and shock tower bracket (3).
   Fig 2: Floor Jack Positioning

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   1 - WOOD BLOCK

   2 - FLOOR JACK

2. The engine position may now be adjusted by positioning a suitable floor jack (2) on the forward edge of the transmission bell housing. See Fig 2.
   NOTE: The floor jack must be positioned as shown to prevent minimal upward lifting of the engine. See Fig 2.
   Fig 3: Engine Mounting - Brackets - Right Sid

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   1 - BOLTS

   2 - RIGHT FENDER

   3 - UPPER TORQUE STRUT BRACKET

   4 - NUTS

   5 - BOLT

   6 - UPPER TORQUE STRUT

   7 - ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET

   8 - BOLT

   9 - LOWER TORQUE STRUT

   10 - BOLT

   11 - RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT

3. With the engine supported, remove the upper (6) and lower torque strut (9) attachment bolt(s) at shock tower bracket (3) and suspension crossmember. See Fig 3. Verify that the torque struts are free to move within the shock tower bracket and crossmember. Reinstall the torque strut bolt(s), but do not tighten.
   Fig 4: Engine Position Measurement

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4. Carefully apply upward force, allowing the upper engine to rotate rearward until the distance between the center of the rearmost attaching stud on the engine mount bracket (point "A") and the center of the hole for the washer hose clip on the shock tower bracket (point "B") is 119 mm (4.70 in.). See Fig 4.
   Fig 5: Engine Mounting - Brackets - Right Side

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   1 - BOLTS

   2 - RIGHT FENDER

   3 - UPPER TORQUE STRUT BRACKET

   4 - NUTS

   5 - BOLT

   6 - UPPER TORQUE STRUT

   7 - ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET

   8 - BOLT

   9 - LOWER TORQUE STRUT

   10 - BOLT

   11 - RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT

5. With the engine held at the proper position, tighten both the upper (6) and lower torque strut (9) bolts to 118 N.m (87 ft. lbs.). See Fig 5.
6. Remove the floor jack.